Harman Kardon SB 35 Sabre (serv.man5) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Service Manual
SB 35 SABRE
Ultraslim soundbar with compact, powered, wireless subwoofer.
Released EU2013
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Rev 0, 00/20xx
8500 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge, California 91329
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION SHEET
2
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
4
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS
5
SOUNDBAR BLOCK DIAGRAM
13
SUBWOOFER BLOCK DIAGRAM
14
SOUNDBAR WIRING DIAGRAM
15
SUBWOOFER WIRING DIAGRAM
16
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
17
EXPLODED VIEW, SOUNDBAR
38
PARTS LIST, SOUNDBAR
39
EXPLODED VIEW, PARTS, SUBWOOFER 40
PACKING, SOUNDBAR AM
PACKING, SOUNDBAR AM
41
PACKING, SOUNDBAR EU
42
PACKING, SUBWOOFER
43
ULTRA-SLIM HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOUNDBAR WITH COMPACT SUBWOOFER
The ideal fit for absolute sound
The Harman Kardon Sabre SB35 soundbar redefines what a home
entertainment system should be, in a modern form, function
entertainment system should be, in a modern form, function
and design. With an ultra-thin, 32mm aluminum-finished sound
bar and a compact, companion subwoofer, the Sabre SB35 makes
bulky audio equipment look and sound entirely passé. With custom
developed Harman Kardon drivers tuned to perfection, and maximum
processing power for the latest audio technologies, the Harman Kardon
Sabre SB35 doesn’t just look the part – it sounds it as well. Enjoy a rich,
multi-channel listening experience for your home entertainment
system. With one quick and easy install via HDMI®, let the new Harman
Kardon Sabre SB35 upgrade your entire home theater experience
to the level of cutting-edge. Set-up and manage your system through
its easy-to-read, on-screen display, stream music via Bluetooth®
bar and a compact, companion subwoofer, the Sabre SB35 makes
bulky audio equipment look and sound entirely passé. With custom
developed Harman Kardon drivers tuned to perfection, and maximum
processing power for the latest audio technologies, the Harman Kardon
Sabre SB35 doesn’t just look the part – it sounds it as well. Enjoy a rich,
multi-channel listening experience for your home entertainment
system. With one quick and easy install via HDMI®, let the new Harman
Kardon Sabre SB35 upgrade your entire home theater experience
to the level of cutting-edge. Set-up and manage your system through
its easy-to-read, on-screen display, stream music via Bluetooth®
from your smart phone, and savor how the Harman Kardon Sabre SB35
can enrich both the look and sound of your living room.
can enrich both the look and sound of your living room.
SABRE SB35
Features:
Performance tuned drivers with a slim profile 100W
wireless subwoofer
Ultra-thin 32mm soundbar unit complements the look and feel
of your flat screen
Advanced twin options for Harman NSP bring you
room-filling sound
Complete HDMi® compatibility as well as Bluetooth®
wireless connectivity
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• Subwoofer-level control directly from the remote control to let
you achieve the best balance between the subwoofer and
soundbar for a variety of rooms
• Optional IR repeater. In case the soundbar is blocking your
television’s IR receiver, insert the IR repeater into the back of
your soundbar and place it in front of the IR receiver.
• Auto turn-on circuit automatically switches the subwoofer
from ‘standby’ to ‘on’ when an audio signal is present
• EQ switch lets you adjust the soundbar’s bass for wall mounting
or table mounting, to deliver the most natural-sounding bass
performance in any installation
• Adjustable subwoofer crossover lets you achieve a smooth
transition of bass between the subwoofer and the soundbar,
for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations
• Phase switch lets you fine-tune bass performance to your
listening environment and taste
• Hardware (included) that makes it easy to mount the soundbar
or the subwoofer on the wall along with your flat-panel TV
• Available in 120V and 230V versions
you achieve the best balance between the subwoofer and
soundbar for a variety of rooms
• Optional IR repeater. In case the soundbar is blocking your
television’s IR receiver, insert the IR repeater into the back of
your soundbar and place it in front of the IR receiver.
• Auto turn-on circuit automatically switches the subwoofer
from ‘standby’ to ‘on’ when an audio signal is present
• EQ switch lets you adjust the soundbar’s bass for wall mounting
or table mounting, to deliver the most natural-sounding bass
performance in any installation
• Adjustable subwoofer crossover lets you achieve a smooth
transition of bass between the subwoofer and the soundbar,
for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations
• Phase switch lets you fine-tune bass performance to your
listening environment and taste
• Hardware (included) that makes it easy to mount the soundbar
or the subwoofer on the wall along with your flat-panel TV
• Available in 120V and 230V versions
What’s in the box:
1 Harman Kardon Sabre SB35 home theater soundbar system
1 power supply adapter with AC cable
1 Analog connector cable
1 optical connector cable
1 HDMI® connector cable
1 remote control
1 table stand
1 wall mount stand
1 IR repeater
Quick-start guide
1 Harman Kardon Sabre SB35 powered wireless subwoofer
1 floor stand
1 wall mount stand
1 AC cable
1 power supply adapter with AC cable
1 Analog connector cable
1 optical connector cable
1 HDMI® connector cable
1 remote control
1 table stand
1 wall mount stand
1 IR repeater
Quick-start guide
1 Harman Kardon Sabre SB35 powered wireless subwoofer
1 floor stand
1 wall mount stand
1 AC cable
Specifications
• Soundbar speakers: Six 45mm (1.75”) midrange speakers
and four 25mm (1”) dome tweeter
• Soundbar amplifier power: 4 x 20W + 4 x 15W
• Wireless subwoofer amplifier power: 100 watts
• System frequency response: 43Hz – 22kHz
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight – soundbar:
110mm x 1150mm x 32mm; 2.6kg (x lb)
• Subwoofer: 460mm x 390mm x 86mm; 5.8kg (x lb)
and four 25mm (1”) dome tweeter
• Soundbar amplifier power: 4 x 20W + 4 x 15W
• Wireless subwoofer amplifier power: 100 watts
• System frequency response: 43Hz – 22kHz
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight – soundbar:
110mm x 1150mm x 32mm; 2.6kg (x lb)
• Subwoofer: 460mm x 390mm x 86mm; 5.8kg (x lb)
Audio
• Soundbar includes six 45mm (1.75”) drivers and four 25mm (1”)
dome tweeters.
• Wireless, 100-watt, powered subwoofer with dual 112mm (4.5”)
drivers in a ported enclosure
• Soundbar amplifier power: 20W x 4 + 15W x 4
dome tweeters.
• Wireless, 100-watt, powered subwoofer with dual 112mm (4.5”)
drivers in a ported enclosure
• Soundbar amplifier power: 20W x 4 + 15W x 4
Surround Processing
• Exclusive HARMAN Wave surround-mode technology uses
extremely advanced digital signal processing (Triple DSP) to
deliver a realistic surround-sound experience for multiple
listeners, no matter the shape and size of the room. The Wave
mode takes full advantage of all surround channels
• Virtual mode that works with stereo and multichannel sources;
this configuration enlarges the sound field, the apparent source
width and the depth of the perceived soundstage
• Stereo mode with equalization and filtering in the digital
domain for a very coherent, smooth uniform sound field that is
independent of listening angle
• Dolby® Digital TrueHD Decoding
• DTS HD Decoding
• Harman Volume helps you maintain the same volume level –
no matter what you’re watching, be it a film, TV show or
TV commercial
extremely advanced digital signal processing (Triple DSP) to
deliver a realistic surround-sound experience for multiple
listeners, no matter the shape and size of the room. The Wave
mode takes full advantage of all surround channels
• Virtual mode that works with stereo and multichannel sources;
this configuration enlarges the sound field, the apparent source
width and the depth of the perceived soundstage
• Stereo mode with equalization and filtering in the digital
domain for a very coherent, smooth uniform sound field that is
independent of listening angle
• Dolby® Digital TrueHD Decoding
• DTS HD Decoding
• Harman Volume helps you maintain the same volume level –
no matter what you’re watching, be it a film, TV show or
TV commercial
Connectivity
• Three HDMi® inputs
• One HDMi® output with Audio Return Channel (ARC) support
and CEC.
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• One stereo analog-audio input
• One optical digital input
• One USB port for software update only
• One HDMi® output with Audio Return Channel (ARC) support
and CEC.
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• One stereo analog-audio input
• One optical digital input
• One USB port for software update only
Ease of Use
• On Screen display (HDMi® only) to let you control your
options visually
• Front display LCD that displays indication of the status of
the soundbar
• An included IR remote that conveniently allows you to control
all soundbar functionality
• Programmable soundbar that can obey your TV remote’s
volume, power and source commands, enabling a single
remote to control your whole home theatre system
• Wireless subwoofer that you can place anywhere in your room
without loudspeaker wires
• Full subwoofer flexibility installation: Can be placed vertically
on the floor, wall mounted or flat under your sofa.
options visually
• Front display LCD that displays indication of the status of
the soundbar
• An included IR remote that conveniently allows you to control
all soundbar functionality
• Programmable soundbar that can obey your TV remote’s
volume, power and source commands, enabling a single
remote to control your whole home theatre system
• Wireless subwoofer that you can place anywhere in your room
without loudspeaker wires
• Full subwoofer flexibility installation: Can be placed vertically
on the floor, wall mounted or flat under your sofa.
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
© 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. harman kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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ULTRA-SLIM HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOUNDBAR WITH COMPACT SUBWOOFER
SABRE SB35
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4‐1
SB35 Software Upgrade
1、 Put HK_SB35.HUI to root directory at USB stick.
2、 Power on SB35 and then insert USB.
3、 If device detect upgrade file, the LCD will display “UPGRADE?”,Otherwise, it will
3、 If device detect upgrade file, the LCD will display “UPGRADE?”,Otherwise, it will
display “ NO FILE ” or “ FILE ERR ” for 6s.
4、 Press RC_STEREO or SURROUND key，LCD will display “UPGRADING”.
5、 After upgrade successfully, the DUT will display “SUCCESS” for 6s then reboot
automatically.
Please notice：
1、 The DUT only support FAT/FAT32 format file system.
2、 If the DUT can't detect upgrade file, please check the file and re‐insert several
times.
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